The Société de développement et de mise en valeur du Parc olympique (Olympic Park) is responsible for ensuring the safety of the general public as well as its installations, in particular the Sports Centre. As such, there are some safety instructions that must be followed during your visit. Please take a moment to read Olympic Park’s Rules and Regulations for Safety and Behaviour Standards at the Olympic Park (hereafter called the “Rules”) which apply throughout the duration of your stay at the Sports Centre.

Here’s a partial list of Rules to be respected inside the Sports Centre:

  • Members must register at the welcome desk.
  • Anyone who does not respect these Safety Instructions, the Rules, or any instructions, directives, or verifications by personnel or lifeguards may be immediately expelled without reimbursement.
  • Activities may be cancelled or suspended, or the schedule may be modified, at the sole discretion of Olympic Park—notably due to a competition or event or for equipment maintenance—without compensation, regardless of the reason.
  • Members must use locker rooms to change and leave all bags, coats, boots, and personal belongings.
  • Members accept full responsibility for their belongings and personal effects.
  • It is forbidden to interfere with or disrupt the work of personnel and lifeguards.
  • It is mandatory to carry your membership card at all times.
  • Please maintain a respectful, civil, and courteous attitude toward staff and fellow users.
  • Management enforces a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to violence, bullying, and aggressive behavior.
  • It is prohibited to swear, shout, and/or groan loudly while exercising, as this may be offensive or uncomfortable for other users.
  • Plan your workout so that you are done and have exited the facility by closing time. No exceptions are permitted.
  • Immediately notify staff of any defective equipment.
  • Store personal belongings in one of the lockers located in the changing rooms. Use of a sturdy lock is strongly recommended.
  • Appropriate athletic attire is required at all times, including closed-toe athletic shoes and a training towel. Jeans are not permitted. Management reserves the right to refuse access to anyone wearing attire deemed inappropriate.

Here is a partial list of Rules to be respected in the gym, multifunctional/spinning rooms, palestra, and training space in the stands:

  • All members must wear sports clothes (sports shoes, shorts, workout pants, t-shirt, etc.). Jeans and open-toed shoes are not permitted.
  • Towel use is obligatory.
  • When training in the stands, members must respect any spectators present.
  • All equipment must be returned to its original place after use.
  • Members must wipe down all equipment after use.
  • All plate-loaded equipment must be unloaded after use. 
  • During the winter season, outdoor footwear must be left in the changing rooms. Indoor athletic shoes must be worn in the training area to keep the space and equipment free from outdoor elements such as sand, calcium, and abrasive products used for snow and ice. Clean, closed-toe athletic shoes must be worn at all times, except during yoga classes and in the stretching room.
  • Place weights down gently after use. Avoid dropping them on the floor, as this can be unsafe and disruptive to others.
  • Share equipment between sets, be respectful, and keep rest periods to a reasonable time.
  • Limit excessive cellphone use while on strength-training equipment. Designated areas are available for breaks and cellphone use, as needed.
  • For safety reasons, access to the training room is prohibited to anyone under 16, except for participants in supervised programs accompanied by a trainer.
  • It is prohibited for trainers to solicit clients, and for clients to be accompanied by an external trainer.
  • It is prohibited to replace stationary-bike pedals with your own.
  • It is prohibited to bring outdoor bags and coats into the gym. Waist bags (fanny packs) are allowed.

Here is a partial list of the Rules to be respected in and around the pools at the Sports Centre:

  • It is obligatory to wear a swimsuit. Wearing accessories is forbidden without the express authorization of a lifeguard.
  • Wearing loose clothing, any clothing made from absorbent material, clothing that’s not adequately fitted (cotton shorts, jeans, Bermuda shorts, dresses, scarves, capes, etc.), and underclothing is not permitted.
  • All swimwear (bathing suit, bathing cap, goggles) worn by users must be decent and adapted to the sport being practiced, and must not feature a symbol(s) contrary to public order or democratic values.
  • Adapted swimwear can be used by anyone who, for personal reasons, does not wish to expose a part(s) of their body. Dance tights, gymnastics shorts, fitted bodywear, a fitted hood covering the head and neck but leaving the face and ears exposed, a fitted shirt or pants, or divingwear are all acceptable swimwear. Any other type of swimwear must be authorized by lifeguards.
  • Although lifeguards are always on site, children seven (7) or under must be accompanied and monitored at all times by a responsible person sixteen (16) or over. The permitted ratio is one (1) responsible person per one (1) child from 0 to 3 years old, or one (1) responsible per three (3) children from 3 to 7 years old. The person responsible must wear a bathing suit.
  • Anyone requiring a floatation device must use a life jacket or personal floatation device (PFD) that carries a tag indicating that the device has been approved by Transport Canada, The Canadian Coast Guard, and/or Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Swim bubbles, inflatable armbands, and floatation swimsuits are forbidden.
  • Babies must wear a clean swim diaper at all times.
  • Taking a shower before swimming is highly recommended.
  • Taking children to the bathroom before swimming is highly recommended.
  • It is forbidden to run in the locker room or around the pool area.
  • It is forbidden to shove or jostle others in or around the pool.
  • It is forbidden to dive in the shallow end.
  • It is forbidden to bring inflatable objects into the pool.
  • It is forbidden to hyperventilate before swimming. Snorkeling is not allowed.
  • It is forbidden to swim if one has a contagious disease, diarrhea, or open sores.
  • It is forbidden to spit, urinate, blow one’s nose, or otherwise contaminate the pool water.
  • It is forbidden to wear shoes around the pool.
  • Be respectful when passing others during lane swimming.

Cigarettes and other tobacco products

In compliance with the Tobacco Control Act (c. L-6.2.) and article 1.41 of the Rules, all Olympic Park establishments are non-smoking. It is therefore forbidden to smoke or vape at the Sports Centre, including in the parking lots that give access to the Sports Centre. Offenders may face a fine of between $250 and $750 for a first offence and $500 to $1,500 for subsequent offences, plus administration fees.

For more information, visit Olympic Park’s Rules and Regulations for Safety and Behaviour Standards at the Olympic Park.

Failure to comply with these rules may result in a change to a member’s status, including the removal of access privileges. Staff are authorized to intervene as needed, as well as enforce corrective measures for any behavior deemed unsafe.